Highlights

Low mileage of 62,286 miles
Reported to be ULEZ compliant
Run out facelift model originally from Jersey and now UK registered
Well specified car in 'ultra rare' Havana Bronze metallic with full beige leather
Economical and 'punchy' 2L 160bhp engine with slick 6spd manual gearbox
Current MOT to April 2027 with no advisories
Recent new battery and front and rear discs and pads
Reported to have ice cold air conditioning

The Appeal

This E46 is the sort of car that appeals equally to head and heart. Increasingly well-regarded fourth-generation 3-Series dynamics, an economical and powerful 2L turbo diesel engine, and a luxury factory specification, including full beige electrically adjustable leather with walnut trim, all make this low-mileage car very appealing.

It was supplied new in Jersey and is now UK registered and reported to show no previous keepers. It is supplied with a long, advisory-free MOT. It presents well, with the striking Havana Bronze metallic paintwork and beige leather in good order for a 21-year-old car. It appears to remain factory standard. Recent work includes a new battery and replacement front and rear discs and pads.

Well-kept and very usable, this is a sensible yet entertaining daily-driver choice.

Key Information

Mileage: 62,286 miles indicated (reported to be ULEZ compliant by seller)
Country of Registration: United Kingdom, previously Jersey
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 7th April 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 160bhp 1,995cc 4cyl turbo diesel engine, 6spd manual gearbox
Paperwork: handbooks, service book, V5C reported to show no previous keepers

Service history (further details in photos):

A very recent service completed with Josh Tenant BMW tech
06/21 - 51,110 miles - not known
04/18 - 46,936 miles - Pro 1 Motors
08/10 - 40,529 miles - Jacksons BMW
11/09 - 27,255 miles - Full Service Centre
11/07 - 18,902 miles - Full Service Centre
10/06 - 11,046 miles - Jacksons BMW

The Detail

Rare Havana Bronze metallic paintwork in good condition for a car of this age
Some minor stone chips, edge chips and light scuffs to note in photos
Deterioration to door mirror trim as shown in photos (vendor states will be rectified)
Bodywork presents well with arches, sills and underside as shown
Tiny dent, probably caused by a hailstone on the bonnet
No structural advisories on MOT
Some age to note to screen rubbers in photos with most reportedly replaced in recent years
Factory MV2 multispoke alloys reportedly refurbished in 2025
Beige leather interior in good order with dark walnut veneers to dash and doors
Factory standard interior in good order with well kept switchgear
Light scuffs to note to trim and carpets in photos
Some age and heat-related sagging to headlining in photos (will be rectified before sale we are told)
New battery fitted this year
New front and rear discs and pads also fitted in 2026 as shown in photos
No advisories on MOT

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